Author Archives: erinparker75

Napa Valley Christmas – Day 3

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Hard to believe I’ve only counted up to day 2. I’d say I’ll make this quick, but I think we all know how much I love to explain things. Carrying on then… Day 3 Peju Turnbull Del Dotto Peju is … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 1 & 2

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Napa Valley, oh glorious Napa Valley! I did not expect the culinary delights that would tease my tongue and capture my heart to such a great extent. The wine gods surely smiled down upon me as they poured their ruby … Continue reading →

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New Moon Review

Posted on December 8, 2009 by erinparker75

I have saved this on my favorites, because things rarely make me laugh all day long. Please only read if are hilarious. This is almost to precious to share with the unappreciative…. Enjoy! http://tiny.cc/cq6Ii

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Turkey, wine, and pass the scalpel

Posted on December 7, 2009 by erinparker75

Thanksgiving with the Lewis’s (mom’s side) has always been kind of a big deal. Over the years it has swollen into a 40-55 person soiree, and we’ve had to move locations in order to accommodate the masses coming for food … Continue reading →

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Ironman Arizona 2009

Posted on December 1, 2009 by erinparker75

Freaking. Rock. Star. My brother, that is. Austin completed his first Ironman in Tempe, AZ on Nov 22. If you want a quick reminder of how physically inferior you are to the gods and goddesses of this cruel world, be … Continue reading →

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Shreveport: I love thee, I hate thee

Posted on November 17, 2009 by erinparker75

I have a love/hate relationship with this gentle Southern town. It all began back in 1999, when I was a freshman in college. Wow. TEN YEARS AGO. Le sigh… Anywho, I met Meg – now affectionately known as Love. And … Continue reading →

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Tulum on a Shoestring

Posted on November 2, 2009 by erinparker75

After being quarantined for a couple of days in our tropical prison, we decided to sneak away for a day and visit Tulum. Tulum first struck my fancy in 2006 when a very influential friend described its magic to me. … Continue reading →

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Ocean Coral Y Turquesa – nightmare on the Mexican Riviera

Posted on October 27, 2009 by erinparker75

Whoooooooooa Mexico. Sounds so sweet with the sun sinkin low. Moon’s so bright, makes it light up the…okay okay. Enough of the James Taylor. That song always seems to be looped on my brain whenever I jump a plane due … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons to Get Married in California

Posted on October 20, 2009 by erinparker75

Orange County – it’s where the term “perfection” was coined. No no, don’t try to convince me otherwise. I will only roll my eyes at your ignorance and stick my fingers in my ears so I won’t hear you. We … Continue reading →

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To Whine or Dine

Posted on October 6, 2009 by erinparker75

I am embarking upon week 3 sans alcohol. I was curious to see how this little experiment would pan out, considering the fact that my dear boyfriend continued to drink in light of my town cry. Ahem. Here’s the thing, … Continue reading →

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